LUTHERANISM 101 – Congratulations to all our new members completing this class. New member Sunday will be April 12th during worship service (9:30). For anyone who might be interested in Lutheranism 101 in the Fall (Sept/Oct) please contact the office and let us know you are interested in the class. 503-658-5650.

BRANCHOUT YOUTH GROUP –If you have a middle school to high school student this group is for you. Please contact Megan Gray for details. The next meeting will be Saturday, May 23rd 3-5 pm.

MISSION AUCTION – Ready to get “Entwined in Missions?” Christ is the Vine, we are the branches and it’s time to grow our Mission Vine and fruit! How can you help us to bring in another great harvest for Missions? Here are 5 easy methods: 1 Buy a Ticket and Attend! Mission Auction and Dinner Tickets are on sale NOW through May 10th (Mother’s Day). 2 Buy a Raffle Ticket for one of our three great Raffle Items or Enter the “Split the Pot” Drawing. 3 Offer to Build a Basket or Bring an Item for our Silent Auction (by May 8th!). 3 Donate a bottle (or two) of wine from your home “cellar.” 4 Volunteer to help the night of the event. 5 Buy a Ticket and Attend! Click here for details!

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY – Pastor Brubaker will continue his study on the Augsburg Confessions, class starts at 8:30 am.

SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY – Sunday School starts at 11:30 am. We need a few volunteers to cover the next couple months of classes. If you are interested please speak with Megan Gray for more details.

THURSDAY “DISCOVERY” BIBLE CLASS – Please come join the group as they walk through the Book of Matthew. Class starts at 10 am.

CONFIRMATION CLASS – Class will meet in the classroom at 11:30 am with Pastor Brubaker. Class meets May 3,10, and 17, with graduation of 2nd year kids to be on May 24th.

MISSION TRIP – The Gitanyow BC mission trip is set for July 11th – 19th. If you want to be a part of the team, there is still time! Contact Ryan Caniparoli.

VBS AUGUST 3rd-7th – Calling All Canopy Guides. Step into the rainforest with us and help kids discover the true nature of God as their creator, safe place, and forever friend. Whether you love leading games, sharing snacks, guiding a small group, or working behind the scenes – there’s a spot in our crew with YOUR name on it! Volunteer today!

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – The class is using the Living Way Bible Study: The Parables of Jesus, written by our very own Pastor Kasting. Next class is on April 29th, hosted by Nancy Howard. Class will meet at Nancy’s house 12860 SE Staley Ave., Damascus. Come for coffee and visiting at 6:30 or just come for class from 7-8:30 pm. Any questions please reach out to Nancy.

GOOD GRIEF GIRLS – Next meeting will be May 20th, location to be determined. Hoping for some good weather and a fun outing for us to explore soon!

CHRIST THE VINE QUILTERS: will meet on April 28 from 10 AM until noonish. You are welcome to join the quilters at any time-no prior experience necessary. All are welcome!

FOOD PANTRY – We are asking our CTV friends to pick an item off the Mission Auction basket list located in the Narthex. Proceeds from the baskets will benefit the food pantry for holiday boxes! Here are a few things to consider purchasing… (deadline is May 8th!)
FISHING BASKET: Fishing lures, bait storage container, bait, multitool, bug spray, fishing hat, small cooler
COFFEE BASKET: Specialty Coffee, Grinder, mug warmer, Coffee syrups, Frother, stirring spoon with cute holder, Cocoa Powder, Biscotti cookies, Shortbread cookies, caramel candies, Coffee decor.
INDOOR KIDS BASKET : Playdoh, Kid puzzles, kids books (age 3-5; 6-9; 10+), Clip on light, small blanket, kid games (uno, connect 4, jenga, etc), Popcorn, popcorn holder, and Canvas.
KID & ADULT COOKING BASKET: Aprons for both, Cookie cutters, mini utensils, Full size utensils, cookie mix, muffin mix, silicone baking cups, sprinkles.
LITTLE BLESSINGS BOOK BASKET: Ages 5-10 Children’s Bible, Jesus Plush, Lamb Plush, Bible Story books, Bible Themed color books, Crayons, Tote Bag, soft blanket.
If you have a basket you are interested in making yourself, please let Kristina or Cindy know so we can mark you down for doing a basket!

MEN’S BREAKFAST –Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30 am in the Grape Room.

TRUSTEE WORK PARTY – Saturday, May 2nd at 10 am. We will have a quick meeting prior to address the current needs and work for about an hour or so after.

BACKPACK BUDDIES – We pack weekend lunches on the following Saturday dates: May 9th. Packing starts at 9 am. If you have any questions please contact Mardie Jensen.

CTV LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION – We will have our final meeting before summer break on May 12 at 10:00 AM at the church. There will be a business meeting and the election of officers for 2026-2027. Edna Karisa will lead the devotion. Following the meeting, we will carpool to Canby to visit Yvonne Recker, a former member of LWM and a former president of LWM. Yvonne has invited us to eat lunch with her at Marquis at Hope Village Assisted Living, 1589 S. Ivy Street, Canby, OR 97013. Yvonne has moved to Unit 225. There is a special dining room at the facility, but seating is limited so please let Nita know by May 5 if you would like lunch (cost about $5).

CTV LUTHERAN SCHOOL – We finished this school week with our annual spring program. All the students did an outstanding job praising the Lord through song and fellowship. Thank you to all our teachers for their dedication and time spent practicing. The next few weeks are busy with our Bike A Thon, Scholastic Book Fair and Mother’s Day Teas. Please come shop at the book fair on Sunday, May 3rd and Sunday May 10th (held in the Bible study classroom). We are hiring! Please spread the word…we need a 2nd/3rd grade blended classroom teacher for next school year; have interested parties contact Seanna Bloemer. Enrollment is now open for the 2026-27 school year. If you know someone who is looking for a faith based preschool and elementary program, please let them know about our program! We have openings for 3-yr-olds through 3rd Grade.

MAY FOOD PANTRY – Item of the month is Hamburger or Tuna Helper. (Currently: Walmart has them on sale for $1.68)

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